Dental gum check in adults with obesity
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at gum health in adults with obesity. It may help researchers understand how weight and related health factors affect periodontal (gum) status and what to monitor in bariatric care populations.
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Who can take part
- Be older than 18 years
- Have a BMI of 30 or higher
- Be able and willing to sign written consent to join the study
- Not currently take antibiotics or have taken them for 2 weeks or more in the past month
- Not be pregnant (based on your own report)
- Not take certain long-term medications that can affect gums (phenytoin or cyclosporine) in the last month
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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